Former England and Blackburn Rovers captain Ronnie Clayton has died at the age of 76.
Former England and Rovers captain dies at the age of 76
Former England and Blackburn Rovers captain Ronnie Clayton has died at the age of 76.
Rovers announced his death on Friday and the Premier League club are planning to pay their respects prior to Saturday's home match against Chelsea.
Blackburn chairman John Williams has led the tributes to Clayton, who spent his entire career at the club and won 35 caps for England between 1955 and 1960.
Williams said: "Everyone at Ewood Park is deeply saddened by the news.
"Ronnie was not only a wonderful servant and ambassador for the club, he was also one of the most popular men ever to be associated with Rovers.
"No-one had a bad word for Ronnie and he will be so very sadly missed. Our deepest sympathies go out to his dear wife Val and all his family at this saddest of times."
Clayton was a member of the 1958 World Cup squad, playing one match in the tournament.
